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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.88, 3,957.62 and 1,951.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.88, 3,957.62 and 1,951.34 is: 2,920.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.88 : 3,957.62 = 1,951.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.88/3,957.62 = 1,951.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.88x = 3,957.62 × 1,951.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.88x = 7,722,662.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,722,662.21/2,643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.96

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